The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
nominating Speeches and the Voting fo
United States Senator.

nominating Speeches and the Voting for
United States Senator.
In the Honse yesterday, after prayer by the
Rev G. FL. Mcdowell, Mr.. Gardiner introduced
resolution setting forth that it is the opinion of
the House that prior to the last election there
was vacancy in the Office of Lieutenant-gov-
ernor; that Mr.. Robertson, having received the
greatest number of votes Cor said Office, and that
the Speaker having canvassed and published the
votes according to law, this House will at
all times recognize him, and only him. as the in
cumbent of this Office.
On this resolution Mr. Gardiner said: The
law officer of the State of Indiana, the Attorney
general, having, in response the request of the
Governor of this State given it as his opinion
that there was vacancy in the Office that might
be filled by election, and the representa-
tves OF the various political parties OF this State
having passed upon the question by the nomina-
ton of candidates for the office Of Lieutenant
governor; and more, that half million people
at the polls having passed upon the question and
declared it as their opinion. by their acts that
there was vacancy, and that Robert S. Rob-
ertson should be and was selected
to fill the vacancy; and the clerks in all the coun-
ties of Indiana, recognizing the opinion of the
law officer. have certified that vote to the Speak
er of this House, who, in pursuance of his duty,
and in strict accordance with law. except as
disturbed by the minority of this House. which
belongs to q political party that has one plank
in its platform the unwritten proposition, rule
Or rnin, opened and published that vote; and
elected to the Office and he having in conformity
with law taken the oath as such officer, it would
be simplifying ourselves and trampling under our
feet the will of the people to refuse to recognize
him. And, believing that the matters set forth
in this resolution have been fully discussed by
this House, 1 now demand the previous ques-
tion
The vote being taken resulted-yeas, S. nays
49,
The following bills and resolutions were intro
duced:
By Mr.. Ackman: resolution requesting the Score
tary of State to furnish each member of the House
with the acts of 1888. Adopted
By Mr.. Montgomery of Owen: A bill in relation to
turnpike roads.
By Mr.. Hobson: In relation to constructing and
changing highways.
BY Mr.. Gordon: To provide for the repair of free
turnpike roads.
By Mr. Catey Providing for the assessment of a
of age except certain specified classes.
By Mr. McCallum: Requiring peddlers of merchan-
disc to obtain license
BY Mr.. Sunman An act to legalize certain acts of
| the County Commissioners of Ripley county
By Mr. Green Requiring those who practice medi
| cine and surgery to obtain certificates.
The Speaker announced concurrent resolu-
! ton from the Senate providing for the appoint
| ment of committee of five from the Senate,
| with a like number from the House, to meet in
conference to adopt some definite plan of pro-
| cedure in regard to the contested seats Of mem.
| bers in each branch of the General Assembl
Laid on the table.